Lord Bownessasked Her Majesty's Government:
Why they have not ratified the International Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels; and when they expect so to do. [HL2030]
§ Lord WhittyRegrettably ratification was delayed while legal issues associated with the UK's membership of the European Union were considered. However, a way forward has been found and the UK will ratify this agreement very shortly.